The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is celebrated each year on 17 May to remind the world of the vision of the World Summit on the Information Society to build “a people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented information society” based on fundamental human rights. The purpose of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways to bridge the digital divide. The 2020 theme “Connect 2030: ICTs for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” highlights the ICT advances for the transition to smart and sustainable development. It will focus on specific ICT-enabled solutions and emerging trends for fostering economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The Connect 2030 Agenda is a shared global vision for the development of the telecommunication/ICT sector. Under its five strategic goals – Growth, Inclusiveness, Sustainability, Innovation and Partnership. The SDGs recognize that the spread of information and communications technology and global interconnectedness has great potential to accelerate human progress and to bridge the digital divide. Imagine how society would be without telecommunication and information. Despite some ills in the society as a result of the advent of telecommunication; EWEI stands with the fact that telecommunication and information have done far better than harm to the society and world at large. “Information technology can be a beacon of hope, allowing billions of people around the world to connect. During the COVID-19 pandemic, these connections… are more important than ever.” -UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres @unitednations @unwomen @untrustfundevaw @iloinfo #wtisd2020 #wtisd https://www.instagram.com/p/CAR_NtCAXrK/?igshid=144i3yqgv324z
